The Benue State Police Command has apprehended a notorious kidnap kingpin, along with 21 other individuals, in Orokam, situated within the Ogbadibo Local Government Area of the state. The alleged mastermind, Yusuf Muhammed, was captured in connection with a series of kidnapping incidents plaguing the region. Our correspondent reports that the […]
Governors from the North-East have voiced their grave concerns regarding the imminent threat of flooding across the region and its potential devastation on lives and property. The governors, uniting under the North-East Governors’ Forum (NEGF), which includes the states of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe, urged for preemptive strategies to address the […]
The Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral (Rtd.) Ibok-Ete Ibas, has extolled the peaceful and orderly conduct of Saturday’s local government elections, heralding it as a pivotal stride toward reinstating comprehensive democratic governance at the grassroots level. Vice Admiral Ibas, who observed the proceedings in multiple local government areas, expressed his satisfaction with the […]
Manchester United’s captain, Bruno Fernandes, displayed remarkable composure by converting a penalty in injury time, securing a vital victory for Ruben Amorim’s squad against Burnley at Old Trafford. United’s persistent goalkeeping woes seemed poised to deprive them of three points as Altay Bayindir committed yet another blunder, allowing Jaidon Anthony to level the score […]
Yobe Families of missing persons in Yobe State gathered in Damaturu on Saturday to mark the International Day of the Disappeared, an annual commemoration dedicated to highlighting the plight of people who have vanished due to conflict, violence, and displacement. The event, facilitated by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), brought together […]
Ike Abonyi, a distinguished journalist and political activist, has boldly contested the recent assertions made by fellow activist Deji Adeyanju regarding former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, who was the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate in 2023. Abonyi disclosed the particulars of a discussion that transpired at a meeting attended by Obi, Adeyanju, and […]
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a driver for allegedly being in possession of counterfeit banknotes amounting to N1 million. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Adewale Osifeso, disclosed this in a statement issued in Ibadan on Saturday. According to Osifeso, the suspect was intercepted by operatives of the Federal Highway […]
Morocco cemented their dominance in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Saturday after edging debutant finalists Madagascar 3-2 in a pulsating final at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. The Atlas Lions, who previously lifted the trophy in 2018 and 2020, became the first nation to win the competition three times. Their victory was powered […]
Vice President of the Republic of Colombia, Francia Márquez, on Saturday arrived in Abuja for a three-day official visit to Nigeria, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and fostering deeper cooperation between both countries. Márquez, who was accompanied by her spouse, Mr. Rafael Yerney Pinillo Ocoró, touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, […]
At least 13 people have drowned and 22 others remain missing in Zamfara State after a boat carrying residents fleeing armed bandits capsized on Friday. The incident occurred in Birnin Magaji ward when gunmen stormed two rural communities, forcing terrified villagers to rush toward the banks of a nearby river, where a single […]
